David Beckham, the famous former footballer, has taken a surprising turn by diving into organic farming. He shared a sweet moment on social media with his 12-year-old daughter, Harper, as they tried their hand at farming on their countryside property.
Their home, nestled in Cotswold in central-southwest England, isn’t just a luxury pad anymore. Beckham’s now digging into growing his own veggies, with his daughter right by his side, showing a newfound love for getting down and dirty with nature.
In an Instagram post, Beckham looked pretty chuffed as he and Harper, sporting typical farm gear, posed against their growing garden backdrop. His caption, “And so the organic farming begins with my little helper!”, was all about checking his beloved bees and the variety of veggies they’re growing.
He sprinkled the post with honey pot emojis, indicating a swift visit to his bees, followed by a cascade of broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, and garlic emojis. This playful display hinted at a flourishing garden, leaving fans to imagine an abundant harvest in the works.
Beckham’s beekeeping journey
This isn’t the first time Beckham’s shown interest in farming stuff. His documentary, Beckham, gave us a peek into his love for beekeeping and making honey. Just last year, he was buzzing with excitement for spring while sharing a snap from his bee farm.
Amid the confines of the Covid-19 pandemic, Beckham sought solace in beekeeping, reportedly constructing a £500 (about R12 000) hive within their estate’s garden. This hobby evolved into a sweet success story as the football legend’s home-produced honey garnered prestigious recognition.
His gesture of gifting a jar of this golden nectar to King Charles during a celebration of British fashion showcased Beckham’s growing prowess in the art of bee farms, adding a royal stamp to his budding beekeeping journey.
Over the weekend, Beckham was seen in Dorset in southwest England holding a lamb, hinting at his interest in farming beyond just his Cotswolds estate. While details about his visit remain hush-hush, it’s clear he’s exploring the rural way of life beyond his own backyard.
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